Monday, February 23, 2009

When you change handbags, what are (apart from the obvious keys, wallet, and phone) the things that you always transfer from clutch to pocketbook to purse to satchel?

For me, a note pad and pen are essential items to tote, as I never know when inspiration will strike. Unfortunately, size constraints often dictates the practicality of such tools.

Recently I have found some delightful vintage-inspired small note books, that at 7.5cm by 10.5cm, are ideal to pop into my bag each day:

The Art-deco inspired peacock and gilt notepad is from my local newsagent (paper shop) and continuing with my current couture obsession, the New Look illustrated ones were purchased from the Bendigo Art Gallery during my trip to visit the Golden Age of Couture exhibition.

For me, every time I change handbags I transfer:purse/phone/keysdiary (hardcover pocketsized moleskine)pencontact lense caseeyedropsglasses (in case i have to take my contacts out if they're annoying me)sunniestissueshairpinscombchewy (extra professional, the blue flavour NOT the green. Not very ladylike, i know, but i hate the taste of food in my mouth after i've eaten)makeup case, with at least powder, cheek stain, lippie and mascarablistexdigital camera

I don't know how, but I rarely go out without all those things, no matter what size my bag!

I'm a big fan of carrying paper and pens but the extra thing I always carry with me is a tape measure! I find it so useful as you never know when you're going to find a nice frock and measuring it up saves the annoyance of a dress that won't fit. Best to know in advance, I find.